This is big- in and out of the home.
Now the Smart Grid comes to and from the home.
HomeGrid Forum, today announced that G.hn technology has been approved for use in Smart Grid applications by the National Institute Standards Technologies (NIST). This milestone is yet another step forward in making G.hn the de-facto next-generation wired networking standard developed by the United Nation’s ITU-T that supports high-speed communication over power lines, phone lines and coaxial cable.
Additionally, HomeGrid Forum solidified its commitment to the Smart Grid initiative today by forming a working group within the organization to focus on Smart Grid applications. This is important because it helps extend the value of the wired home networking food chain into life -- and applications outside the home.
By working with its member companies, HomeGrid Forum will help bring a range of G.hn-based devices to market that are compliant with the requirements for deployment in Smart Grid and home energy management applications.
Most devices that consume or monitor energy and that are connected to AC power can benefit from G.hn technology. Examples include smart electricity meters, heating and air conditioning systems, electrical appliances, lightning systems, TVs, and other devices. G.hn can also be used to establish a secure communication channel in and out of the home.
In addition to energy efficiency, the G.hn standard is aimed to deliver a single unified technology for the wired home network that addresses key issues for service providers, electronics manufacturers, and consumers alike.
And now with one worldwide standard, G.hn is unifying the networking of content and devices over any wire -- coax cable, phone, and power lines. And working with a standards group like ITU, this is going to enable service providers to deploy new offerings including IPTV more cost effectively; allows consumer electronics manufacturers to provide powerful devices for connecting all types of entertainment, home automation, and security products throughout the house; and greatly simplifies consumer purchasing and installation processes.
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